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As part of \u201cSocial and Solidarity Economy Week in Schools,\u201d a Mini-Business Fair was held this Wednesday, April 18, at La Galleria shopping center. The event featured discussions, sales, and exhibits.<\/p>\n

\u00abWe organized this event so that the mini-companies could showcase their products, give demonstrations, and interact with the public. The goal is to give them their first opportunity to interact with customers and receive feedback on their products so they can improve them. It\u2019s also good practice for overcoming shyness and preparing for the mini-enterprise championship,\u00bb explains F\u00e9lix Pimpy, EPA-Martinique coordinator.<\/p>\n

Mini-companies allow students to learn about how a business is organized, gain an introduction to project management, and learn to make decisions and take on responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Each mini-entrepreneur has a role and responsibilities within their business. They design, produce, and market a product or service. They also handle administrative and financial management.<\/p>\n

Eighteen mini-companies were represented at this event, with teams from middle schools, high schools, and local youth employment programs.<\/p>\n

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No\u00e9lie Cordeboeuf, the company\u2019s director of communications and marketing, introduced us to their product. \u00abWe\u2019ve designed and manufactured magnetic hooks\u2014they\u2019re useful and practical items that make it easy to organize your space, especially when you\u2019re short on room.\u00bb Our product is made from two used hard drive magnets that we recycle, and the shell of the magnetic clip is 3D-printed. We have three products with different holding capacities: the \u201cLight,\u201d which lifts up to 250g; the \u201cMedium,\u201d up to 500g; and the \u201cStrong,\u201d up to 1kg.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Many innovative, eco-friendly, or socially conscious products and services were showcased at this event. The mini-companies will present their projects orally on April 27, 2018, during the championship, and will exhibit their work on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Villa Laguerre in Rivi\u00e8re-Sal\u00e9e.<\/p>\n

Kaylan FAGOUR<\/em><\/p>\n